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160D984

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,060 mi
Last recorded202,060 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D984
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 202,060 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 189,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 177,503 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 168,508 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 168,493 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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160D984 is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 160D984, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 160D984 registered?

160D984 is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is 160D984 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D984 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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